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Mutli-stage fragmenting projectile

US9677862B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2015
Grant dateJun 13, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B12/34
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-stage fragmenting projectile has a number of grooves and slots that are strategically placed on and around the periphery of the projectile. After the projectile engages an object, a first set of fragments separates from a main body of the projectile. A second set of fragments separate a short time later after the projectile has traveled farther in the object.

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